Lea French Cafe Michigan Avenue

Great coffee shop in downtown Chicago with a perfect location right across from The Cloud Gate. Prices are very reasonable, the menu offers plenty of great options, and there’s outdoor seating. I love that when you dine in, they serve drinks in ceramic cups instead of disposable ones—it makes the experience feel much nicer!

Wonderful midweek morning atmosphere, delicious fresh baked goods and breakfast dishes including the overnight oats. Friendly staff, easy service, good coffee choices. Of courser perfect location!

Lea French Café has a charming ambiance and a central location in the heart of Chicago. Their pastries are tasty and beautifully presented, but definitely overpriced for what you get. It feels more like you’re paying for the aesthetic than the actual food. On top of that, I let the staff know the men’s restroom was out of soap, but no one seemed to take action. I ended up having to use the women’s restroom just to wash my hands—which really shouldn’t happen in a place that charges premium prices. Small details like that matter, and unfortunately, it took away from the overall experience.

Coffee was good, croissants were the best! Flaky and tasty. Nice place on Michigan ave. Plenty of seats

The perfect ham and cheese baguette, just like Paris! Lovely cafe transports you to a cafe in France. Service was so friendly and food outstanding. My only suggestion is I wish they had champagne!

Delicious sandwiches, pastries and hibiscus iced tea! Beautiful patio when the weather is nice. Friendly service. Highly recommend!

Very good breakfast spot. i had a breakfast croissant and it was really delicious! Loved getting chips on the side.

high quality french cafe! in my opinion better than paris baguette and goddess and the baker (judging based off of croissants and pastries i’ve had at all 3). my french friend was with me and said it was the closest to actual french quality pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant) that he’s had in the states! i got the lavender lemonade as well and thought it was great. there was no wait and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. i’ll be back to try some lunch options from them!